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BF12 NYS

2012 Volkswagen Crafter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,044 mi
Last recorded259,044 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Crafter114,091 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCrafter
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 259,044 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 258,978 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 244,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 244,423 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 224,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019
Fail 11 Jun 2019 177,605 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 163,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 147,232 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 147,565 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 129,587 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 24 Nov 2015 129,579 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,338 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 100,331 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

side marker lights not working

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Crafter?

Based on 720,441 MOT tests across 75,804 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
9,371
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
75,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,487
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 6,349
Registration plate lamp not working 6,198
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,190
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BF12 NYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Crafter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 114,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Crafter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,487 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 NYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Crafter typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Crafter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF12 NYS?

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What year was BF12 NYS registered?

BF12 NYS is a 2012 Volkswagen Crafter, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is BF12 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 NYS shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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